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• Re: Now: Vanagon Passion. Was: ... Brake Drum:
  Historical mailing list - Scott - IMAP
  Thu, 30 Jun 2016 14:14:33 -0700
  ...Ultimately you need a simple fuel pressure gauge to be sure. I just installed an entire 2.1 Digifant Fuel Injection system onto my...
• Re: Single wire Oxygen sensor: Substitution report..
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 30 Oct 2014 10:05:12 -0700
  ...Here's a handy app to help you track your fuel...there's one for the smart phones, too.... http://www.fuelly.com/dashboard
• Re: Thanks, and, uhhh, van misses
  Historical mailing list - mike miller
  Mon, 16 Jul 2001 08:48:52 -0700
  ...Anyone know why the fuel filter is placed after the pump in the > digifant system? I hate to think of all that crud going...
• Re: Hard/no start story, '86 2.1, AT, mostly removed AC
  Historical mailing list - Mark Hersh
  Thu, 17 Dec 2015 17:45:53 -0800
  ...On Wed, Dec 16, 2015 at 8:52 PM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com> wrote: > To begin with the fuel pump and fuel injection...
• Re: Vibration when radiator fan on high speed
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 25 Jun 2011 02:09:51 -0400
  ...If the refrigerant high pressure switch is putting the fan in high speed too often it is a sign of an overcharged system or...
• Re: 2.1l Spark plug wire routing
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 28 May 2010 10:52:06 -0500
  ...I > wanted to know the "vintage" of that system and in the grand scheme of > things it's not that expensive. > > I routed the...
• My First Vanagon, a short story
  Historical mailing list - Russell Patten
  Wed, 7 Jul 2004 12:40:43 -0500
  ...system). And car-searching the whole time I found an in-expensive used vehical that I actually liked! Lots of storage, decent fuel economy...
• Re: Intermittent hot start problem - check all connections!
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Tue, 15 Sep 2015 15:47:55 -1000
  ...so we could try black boxes and other parts of the system off the aircraft on a a mock-up system.....indoors , nice n...
• Re: Brake fluid: poison=not
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Tue, 29 Nov 94 7:44:45 PST
  ...However, if the brake > fluid is swallowed (or motor oil for that matter) it will pass through > your digestive system. Of course, it will...
• Re: <syncro/all> hesitation/miss after fording?
  Historical mailing list - richard lumb
  Wed, 15 Apr 1998 06:46:59 +0200
  ...I changed the majority of the exhaust system before taking a long trip up to the UK and in the process the O2 sensor...
• Re: Coolant hose kits question
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 5 Sep 2000 09:26:04 EDT
  ...After fuel lines, I would say coolant system components are the next highest priority for the Vanagon. It won't kill you and your...
• Re: The Vanagon cooling system.. it's counterintuitive.. (long post)
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 7 Sep 2015 12:59:03 -0400
  ...If it simply starts and keeps going, you need to check the voltage going to fuel and temp gauges; but the strong likelihood (which...
• Idle Problems, update, kinda long
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Sat, 11 Jan 2003 16:32:17 -0500
  ...and at full throttle can also involve the fuel system and the ignition system. This seems to be less likely the case in my...
• Re: Crummy Vanagon performance
  Historical mailing list - Gil Ngai
  Mon, 17 May 2021 11:32:02 -0600
  ...It merely accepts available inputs, uses inputs to look up values in a stored table, and outputs the look up values to fuel system...
• Re: Analog TPS fitted to a WBX throttle body?
  Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
  Tue, 10 Feb 2004 23:14:16 -0800
  ...In it's primary configuration, megasquirt is fuel only. However, once i get that dialed in, i can reconfigure MS to handle spark as...
• Re: Inverter usage (was "Dual Battery Installation Instructions on Ebay")
  Historical mailing list - Reinhard Vehring
  Wed, 20 Oct 2004 11:06:10 -0700
  Jeffrey, not an easy question, because efficiency depends on the type of inverter and the system setup. Generally the inverter efficiency is around 90...
• Re: making a little headway but need advice
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Sat, 7 Dec 2013 13:47:46 -0500
  ...Logically, shorting across the fuel pump relay will give me active fuel pressure to watch the injector outputs while turning the dizzie. If the...
• Re: Calculate fuel consumption when idling?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Mon, 26 Nov 2007 20:48:39 -0800
  ...cooling system redesign. Coolant goes into the engine at the rear and flows out the front. Yes, flow through. And for fuel consumption, imagine...
• Re: Cleaning up your Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Tue, 29 Sep 2009 19:33:51 -0700
  ...improve your fuel economy by 30%? You get 24mpg >> instead >> of 18mpg or so. A motor with a modern engine management system emits >> far...
• Re: New EPA rules for gasoline
  Historical mailing list - Wagner, James W., , SAF/AQPS
  Wed, 22 Dec 1999 11:10:09 -0500
  ...It > supposedly played hell on > VW, Volvo, MB, and other automotive Diesel engines because > the sulphur was > acting as a fuel system lubricant (?) and...
• weber parts source for guy stuck in driveway
  Historical mailing list - Paula Lazeski
  Wed, 1 Mar 2000 21:42:00 -0500
  ...Would you be willing to sell just the manifolds + linkage, gaskets or trade for extra fuel injection parts. I have a new air flow...
• Re: Found Vanagon With Porsche Engine
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Tue, 11 Dec 2001 18:51:49 EST
  ...They use the 3.2 becasue the induction system can be tucked under the rear lid. BenT
• Re: What IS Vanagon Syndrome, exactly?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Fri, 18 Oct 2013 08:54:25 -0700
  ...And it can occur on any vehicle running the Digifant, Digifant 1 or Digifant 2 fuel injection system. I had this problem over a...
• Dead 83.5 Westy (injector power)
  Historical mailing list - Erik Peterson
  Sat, 23 Jun 2007 21:05:45 +0200
  ...So I turn to fuel- the pump is running when the ignition is switched on. I don't have a pressure gauge, but I...
• Re: Does this look like a fuel leak?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 1 Feb 2013 20:04:26 -0800
  ...BTW - I can't think of a vehicle on which the fuel system >>> inspection is >>> any easier that the stock Vanagon. >>> >>> John R >>> >>> On...
• Re: On the road and need some help
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 20 Feb 2011 21:57:40 -0600
  ...If that doesn't ID a bad cylinder, then the problem is probably >> systemic - bad timing, coil, cap, rotor, computer, fuel pressure, >> sensor, etc. > >
• AMP Part Numbers for 25 pin Digifant connector
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Mon, 11 Oct 1999 23:43:13 -0700
  ...Here are the specs for the Digifant II system found on the 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992 Golf and Jetta Volkswagen Digifant II Computer Mfg...
• Re: When the O2 sensor cools down...
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 29 Aug 2008 22:25:29 -0400
  ...When the engine is over run with the throttle closed, the fuel is completely cut off until the engine goes below 1,350 rpm...
• Re: Vacuum hose slipping off fitting
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Mon, 6 Oct 2014 10:46:19 -0700
  ...Not sure how long repair will last but I sleeved the small nipple with (fuel?) hose and covered all with "Industrial" Gloop which is...
• poor startup and cold running 2.1 WBX
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 1 Oct 2013 06:52:34 +0100
  ...I have checked the temperature sensor and idle switch already.� The idle system and idle air bypass seem to be working.� I remember checking...
• Re: '84 Vanagon AFM - Set screw
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 30 Mar 2010 19:29:45 -0400
  ...If adjusting makes any real difference at all then you have proved that the O2 sensor system is not working. When things go wrong...
• Re: why does #3 pist/cyl always go bad first?
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Tue, 25 Aug 1998 13:29:01 -0400
  ...The fact that all Fuel Injected type IV engines have asymetrical (un-equal >path lengths from exhaust valves to tail pipe) exhaust systems can...
• 85 Vanagon power loss
  Historical mailing list - john schaper
  Sun, 4 Jul 1999 20:06:35 PDT
  ...Went to Bentley's and did the multimeter checks, for the fuel injection system, Section 24, I think, things looked OK, but on the...
• Re: Hall effect sender question and stuttering
  Historical mailing list - Tom L. Neal
  Sat, 30 Oct 1999 07:29:09 -0700
  ...Otherwise the van can run so rich that the engine and exhaust system fill up with carbon and the engine stops. Cheers, Tom Neal...
• Re: start - won't sart - solution
  Historical mailing list - Mike Pedersen
  Fri, 22 Aug 2003 17:52:17 -0700
  ...the plugs, wires, > distributer, and coil in the ignition system as possible causes. > Fuel/air mixture is making it into the cylinders but there...
• Re: Water pumps...Seattle area
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 10 Jan 2009 10:40:19 -0800
  ...if it's a 2.1 type cooling system, that's easily identified by the large plastic or metal ( syncro ) thermostat housing at the...
• Re: '86 Westy cranking trouble
  Historical mailing list - Dan Hall
  Sun, 20 Apr 2008 20:44:00 -0500
  ...The starter works and the engine turns over >>>>> fine >>>>> but won't crank. >>>>> >>>>> The fuel relays and, thusly, the fuel pump were not cycling...
• Re: Anyone have a 3rd Party External Oil Cooler or Transmission Cooler installed?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 19 May 2009 19:34:36 -0400
  ...I also ordered the GoWesty Coolant Pipe Fix system and am replacing all coolant hoses, heater hoses and fuel lines before I make a...
• Re: WTB: EVAP charcoal canister
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Perry
  Fri, 15 Aug 2014 08:01:19 -0400
  ...Fuel vapor containment/recovery > systems have been with us since the late 60's. The purge valve on your > vanagon was vacuum operated and...
• Re: What is your opinion on additives?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 26 Mar 2007 23:33:06 -0500
  ...You can also put some of this in your gas to help with keeping the fuel varnish from the gasoline out of the injectors...
• Re: Hose from pressure cap on expansion tank to coolant overflow tank
  Historical mailing list - John H. Lauterbach
  Sun, 20 Oct 2019 16:47:41 -0400
  ...It is not for fuel or higher than > cooling system pressure use. > Dennis > > -----Original Message-----From: Vanagon Mailing List < > vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com> On...
• Re: AFM intermittancy result?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 12 Aug 2010 10:02:40 -0700
  ...the injectors firing. |> |> ( ecu keeps fuel pump relay energized because it sees the engine turning |> from the ignition system. ) |> |> Scott |> turbovans.com |> |> |> ----- Original Message...
• Re: Vanagon Acceleration Times
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 7 Oct 2002 00:57:49 -0500
  ...figure I'll explore a later model injection system with more air flow capacity on the intake side. Alternate would be big Webber Carbs...
• Re: VW supplied reman. 2.1
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 5 Feb 2007 20:39:47 -0500
  ...You can choose to upgrade the cooling system, exhaust, oil cooler, etc. The 1.9 fuel injection works just fine. Same injectors as 2...
• keeping your car for a long time <long>
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Mon, 2 Mar 1998 00:20:25 CST
  ...This should include the ignition system and the fuel system, especially if it's a vehicle equipped with a choke, cold-start injector, or...
• Re: Diesel good idea? Engine idling!
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 6 Jun 2013 17:43:17 -0700
  ...So one day at the truck stop >> when >> fueling, I ask a trucker, he said it takes more fuel to start it than to...
• Fwd: Re: Ignition - 2.1L wasserboxer, 1991 Carat
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 28 Sep 2014 16:29:18 -0500
  ...I had new plugs > installed and went thru the entire ignition system and all ran perfect - > idle and at 3000 rpm per Tencent. Even...
• Re: What the heck is this?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 10 Jul 2011 23:39:02 -0500
  ...fuel tank and all associated parts - tank, expansion tanks, hoses and fittings. Drawing number 9 55 148.00 shows the complete windscreen washer system...
• Maybe some VC
  Historical mailing list - Robert Ueltzen
  Sat, 26 Dec 2009 12:46:14 -0800
  ...I'm turning to you vanagonauts because it involves a digifant system like on our much-beloved Vanagons. And there is always much good...
• Re: EFI to Carbs
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Thu, 28 May 1998 08:48:29 -0400
  ...I will post a message to the list re my average fuel consumption. I can tell you now that it runs very well, and...
• Re: 1.9l Wasserboxer stumble...
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Tue, 15 Feb 2000 14:59:03 -0500
  ...the fuel atomize or the engine runs as you discribe > > Bob Donalds > > http://www.bostonengine.com > > Bob, we are talking stock carb system here...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Thu, 10 Jan 2002 11:17:27 -0800
  ...fuel injection, electronic ignition and coolant system bleeding to name a few. Thanks. Steve Johnson "91 Carat
• Re: How Hot is To Hott?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 27 Jul 2007 18:58:59 -0400
  ...How Hot is To Hott? > > > > There is one weak link in the system. > > > > The weak link to the system is the temp sender in...
• Re: mysterious running problem on 84
  Historical mailing list - John Flaherty
  Mon, 19 Feb 2001 20:03:49 -0500
  My super rich condition was caused by a bad fuel pressure regulator. John Flaherty '84 GL ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dave C." <vinniethe85vanagon@MAC.COM...
• Re: GoWesty Engine Management system
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 6 Nov 2020 19:45:36 -0800
  ...OBD2 system work with >>> the >>> older style PWM idle control valve and AFM. >>> >>> re: performance off idle at ~ 2000 RPM (and maybe fuel efficiency...
• Re: Maybe now is the time to fill the tank of your extra car or "parts vanagon"
  Historical mailing list - turbodieseltrooper
  Fri, 2 Sep 2005 16:12:04 -0700
  ...us feel good, but it seems to me our fuel consumption > problems are so systemic that they cannot simply be solved by technology. > And...
• Re: Hot water system thoughts
  Historical mailing list - Blue Eyes
  Fri, 8 Jan 1999 18:59:59 -0600
  Since thoughts have turned to hot water systems, I'm going to describe a water heater which I'll be surprised if others have...
• Re: HC high at Idle - Any Ideas?
  Historical mailing list - Steve Blackham
  Tue, 9 Sep 2003 14:12:26 -0600
  ...Excessive richness cause by a fault in the injection system. high fuel pressure, bad temp sensor, bad O2 sensor, a bad plug, bad timing...
• Re: A little more on Cooling problems..inline vw in Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 28 Apr 2010 12:25:46 -0700
  ...the condition of the eigine itself ( has to make good compression to fire off the fuel ) ...and the fuel system. If either ones of...
• Re: degree of failure (HG)
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 27 Jan 2000 17:26:44 -0800
  ...You need to pressure test the cooling system by pumping it up (or running the engine till it's hot), then looking for leak...